Horror stabbing attack in busy city centre as Afghan national arrested | World | News

Three people have been injured and an Afghan national arrested after a horrific stabbing attack in a crowded city centre. A murder attempt was uncovered at Germany’s Würzburg Central Station on Monday morning, in which a 35-year-old man tried to attack several people with a knife.

He approached the Jehovah’s Witnesses stand and suddenly made several stabbing movements at a 68-year-old man and attacked a 55- and 51-year-old. Several passersby, including a plainclothes police officer, intervened and managed to subdue him.

A patrol from the Federal Police arrived shortly after the first emergency call and arrested the suspect.

Bavarian Police said three people suffered minor injuries but no cuts or stab wounds and were treated in the emergency room.

Officers are now reviewing the station’s video and searching the suspect’s apartment as part of the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact them at 0931/457-1732.

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Police said: “The area around the crime scene was cordoned off. Würzburg Criminal Police began investigating the scene.

“In addition to collecting evidence, they are also compiling video recordings of the main train station. The 35-year-old’s flat is also being searched.

“Officers are currently carrying out an intensive investigation, particularly into the exact sequence of events and the background of the crime.”